The foundation also allocated $5,000 to the Long-term Disaster Relief Fund to assist residents of Jefferson County with long-term recovery relief needs after a disaster.

"I congratulate the staff and volunteers of all the organizations awarded grants," said Bill Barnes, president and CEO of the foundation. "The board of directors, our grants committee and I are proud to support such an amazing group of non-profits, who are leaders in meeting the diverse needs of our community."

The Fall 2012 Grant Cycle was made possible by investment income earned on the Community Foundation's Unrestricted Endowment. Donors to this endowment leave the annual decision of which non-profit agencies should receive financial support from the foundation up to the board of directors.